Presently listening on the Radio, to some issues about the Arsenal youth, Max Dowman, being punished sent off during the Carabao Cup match last night (Oct 27th) between, his club, Arsenal and hosting, Fleetwood Town. The dismissal sparked considerable debate prompting The Gunners to lodge an official appeal with the Football Association The 16th year old midfielder was sent off with. a straight RED in the 85th minute after reacting poorly to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood's Harrison Neal. Although Dowman did not fully kick out, his foot did make contact with Fleetwood's, Neal. Dowman received the first red card of his senior career, following a brawl with Harrison Neal, in the 85th minute.
The match finished 1-1 before League Two Fleetwood beat the Premier League Champions, 5-3 on penalties 5-3. 5,002 watched this game. Fleetwood goalkeeper, Jay Lynch saved Bruno Guimaraes, penalty, The Gunners fourth.
This was Dowman's second red card this month, having been red carded while representing England in an Under 19s international!! Nice one sunshine!! COMPETITIVE??
An attacking midfielder or a winger for Premier League club Arsenal, Dowman was born in Chelmsford and began his youth career at local club Billericay Town, before a move to Arsenal's Academy at the age of five. WHAT NEXT??
